NO THEY WONT JUST BOLT ON,THE SHOCK ANGLE ON THE BIKES ARE DIFFRENT,YOU WOULD EITHER HAVE TO SPACE THE BAGS WAY OUT TO CLEAR OR CUT AND NOTCH THE BAGS WHERE THE HONDA SHOCKS ARE LOCATED,IF YOU USE FIBERGLASS NOT POLLY BAGS THEY ARE FAIRLY EASY TO MOD,THE PLASTIC/POLLY BAGS CANT BE FIBERGLASSED NOTHING STICKS TO THEM.SEE MY POST OF THE MOD ABOVE.

steering feels a lil heavy while at very slow speed or like turning around in the driveway. Out on the road I couldnt tell a difference, but i only got to ride about a mile before it started to rain.

apocalypse8638

May 18, 2012

01:08

I WAS KINDA THINKING THAT WOULD BE THE CASE (I HAVNT RODE MINE SINCE THE SWAP) IT MAY HAVE LITTLE TO MUTCH TRAIL WITH THE TALLER TIRE,IM GOING TO EITHER RACK THE NECK 3 DGRS OR USE RAKED TREES ANYWAY ON MINE.

What kind of bracket are you using to relocate your turn signals? I bought a set of used Tsukayu Jumbo Strongs and need to move them.

apocalypse8638

May 16, 2012

02:46

LOOK IN THE ABOVE PICTURE,IV MOVED THEM LONG AGO ALONG THE SIDE OF THE LISCENS LIGHT WITH MINIE LEDS..BUT THEY ARE GOING,ILL FLUSH MOUNTING LEDS IN THE FILLER PANELS BETWEEN THE BAGS AND FENDER.(CUSTOM).

epiphytic1288

May 16, 2012

10:33

I see it now... the flush LEDS will look sharp, when will you finish those?

Found a pair on ebay for under $10. They fit and are working just fine.

@umbrage9

June 06, 2012

05:53

Great deal! Good job!

ibid

July 29, 2012

10:04

i hate when that happens . i used electrical tap on it and called it a day. the first time i got new ones and it happened again.... and that waas it for me... retaping every month 1dollar. replacing every month 20$ a pop... ill stick with the dollar.

I have a 2000 VT1100C3 with around 8500 miles. VH long shots, jetted, and K&N filter. Does anyone know what kind and where I can get highway bars? I am over 6ft and cruising with my feet on the boards gets uncomfortable. Thanks for letting me in the group!

600 plus miles on my road trip. All day today in pouring down rain. Hope the sun shines by Tuesday so I can go ride the Dragon at Deals Gap! Been riding the parkway and the fog was terrible in addition to the pouring down rain!

Ppl with the rain & everything please watch out for bikers. For some it's their only transportation & I saw a guy yesterday almost lose control because of a slick roads. Everyone be careful no matter what you drive.

@ lee...as long as there is no markings on your cans ie "not for road use" then your cans are legal, mine are basically race cans but they dont stamp them as the guy who makes them says its a very grey area and even he can't get information from goverment sources.

Question for the mechanically inclined .... on my 2006 Shadow Aero the front yellow turn signals blink funny (rapid) and don't fully shine as bright as they should ... any thoughts on how to fix this issue? Thank you for any helpful suggestions ...

Accidents can happen to anyone, but this goes out to my sport bike riding friends. I understand that your bikes platform is that of a racing platform. I also understand that most stock sport bikes can do almost 100 MPH in first gear. What I don't understand is how some ride these machines wearing sneakers, flip flops, and shorts? I am a cruiser rider, doing much slower speeds, and ride with leather chaps, boots, gloves, and jacket, not to mention a full faced helmet. Please, if you're going to take your bike out, and open it up on the highway, dress for disaster. Give yourself a fighting chance.

It's sad Kyle to loose so many young riders. The cost of cruisers make the low cost of sport bikes affordable to most younger kids. For the most part, these kids have no fear and the adrenaline rush is too much to pass up. I pray if my Son ever starts to ride, that he will go the cruiser route, like his old man

brendan197510

May 08, 2012

00:10

Yes. And I feel that 90% of the time, the accidents occur because of the car driver. Since becoming a daily bike commuter about 5 months ago, I ride in a constant state of alertness. People simply dont watch for moto bikes.

hannibal199404

May 08, 2012

00:16

Kyle, I would love to agree with you, and in many instances you are correct. However if you're flying down the road and hoping that no one will make an error while driving, then you are taking unnecessary chances. Do you really care who's fault it is that gets someone killed? Protect yourself from driver error

brendan197510

May 08, 2012

00:18

yes Very true. Speed is a killer on the sport bikes. Lost a dear friend last week in a speeding accident. no other motorists were involved. Protecting yourself from driver error is key, though.

I read my service manual, gave directions how to check the circuit then said if it all works okay replace speedo. WTF I think I would look into moving connections up to the triple tree like the new ones have with signal light indicator etc. I believe about 2006 they changed to having warning lights up there so you could see your signal indicator when wearing a full coverage helmet.

Here's the kicker, I almost got nailed by a sportbike. Small group of guys on the side of the road, 1 pulls out infront of me, forcing me to cross a dbl line. I gave him the HORN for a long while. I even saw his buddys shaking there fingers @ the Moron.

milestone

May 07, 2012

17:16

I did 500 in one day last year on my 06 Aero-up in the Catskills-my neck hurt more than anything else-

On my first road trip with my 08 aero, purchased late last summer. Currently in Reno. I'm quite impressed with the Power running 65miles plus. Living in the mountains I never really had a chance to open her up. Steady she goes with power left over.

I have a 2000 VT1100c3 and also a 2008 HD Ultra Classic and I can tell you the Shadow can turn just as tight as the HD, and in my opinion, more so. I have even compared it to my buddy's RoadKing, and it will out turn it as well. The bike is very well balanced and easy to handle and I think it would have made an excellent police bike, though I have never heard this story before. My Shadow has been mistaken for a HD many, many times, I have even had people argue with me that it was a HD and I have to show them the honda logo on the tank.

Sorry to hear... Sad. We had a fatality near our shop recently too, some dumb ass pulled out with out looking first... HORRIBLE!

brendan197510

May 03, 2012

09:23

Matt- it's a horrible thing to lose fellow cyclists. We must never lose sight of the risks of riding our bikes. Being seen takes precedence over everything. For me, the risk is worth the ride. There's nothing like riding a bike, but we must always remember to do so cautiously. RIP to everyone lost this riding season.

Can anyone help me with Tuning the engine a bit? I allready have a full line exhaust, but i was thinking about a airfilter and stuff, maybe even a supercharger, anyone here who has that on a VTR?? (I also got bigger front & smaller rear sprocket)

Im looking at the Sportech SP fairing. They only have a mounting kit for the VTX. Is anybody familiar enough with the VTX to know what kind of modifications I might need or if I should just fab mounts from scratch?